Sheku Kanneh-Mason, 1999
Musicians · January 1, 1999
Sheku Kanneh-Mason
★ HOW OLD IS SHEKU KANNEH-MASON?
Sheku Kanneh-Mason is 27 years old, born January 1, 1999 in United Kingdom · Capricorn.
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About
Sheku Kanneh-Mason made history as the first Black winner of the BBC Young Musician award. Born in 1999 in the UK, the British cellist rose to prominence after winning the 2016 competition. His profile reached global scale when he performed at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on 19 May 2018. As an Aries, Kanneh-Mason represents the sign's trademark boldness in breaking barriers.
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Biography
Sheku Kanneh-Mason made history as the first Black winner of the BBC Young Musician award. Born on 1 January 1999 in the UK, the British cellist competed in the 2016 BBC Young Musician competition, a landmark moment—he became the first Black musician to win since the competition launched in 1978. His victory opened doors quickly. On 19 May 2018, Kanneh-Mason performed at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, playing under the direction of Christopher Warren-Green; the same ceremony featured St. George's Chapel's traditional choir (led by James Vivian) and the Kingdom Choir (conducted by Karen Gibson). As a cellist, Kanneh-Mason works within a tradition of solo performance, ensemble playing, and recording. By 2021, he was performing on a Matteo Goffriller cello made in 1700. Born under Capricorn, Kanneh-Mason embodies the sign's association with discipline and mastery—qualities central to classical string performance.
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Trivia
- Kanneh-Mason was the first Black musician to win BBC Young Musician since the competition began in 1978.
- He performed at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on 19 May 2018.
- As of 2021, he plays a Matteo Goffriller cello manufactured in 1700.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Sheku Kanneh-Mason gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
- Caleb HearonPig · 1995
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Nicola PeltzPig · 1995
CHALLENGING
- Patrick MöllekenRooster · 1993
- Ewa Farna
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Frequently asked
- How old is Sheku Kanneh-Mason?
- Sheku Kanneh-Mason is 27 years old (born January 1, 1999).
- When is Sheku Kanneh-Mason's birthday?
- Sheku Kanneh-Mason was born on January 1, 1999.
- What is Sheku Kanneh-Mason's zodiac sign?
- Sheku Kanneh-Mason is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1999.
- What is Sheku Kanneh-Mason's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Sheku Kanneh-Mason was born in 1999, the year of the Earth Rabbit.
- Where is Sheku Kanneh-Mason from?
- Sheku Kanneh-Mason is from United Kingdom.
- What does Sheku Kanneh-Mason do?
- Sheku Kanneh-Mason is a musician.
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